(a) Small Wind Energy Projects are permitted in all zoning districts.
(b) Setbacks:
(1) Ground mounted.
A. A distance equal to 1.1 times its total height from any overhead utility lines, unless written permission is granted from the affected utility.
B. A distance equal to 1.1 times its total height from all adjacent property lines.
C. A distance equal to 1.1 times its total height from all road right-of-way lines.
D. The owner shall provide for a "clear fall zone" that shall be maintained at all times the turbine or tower is standing. The "clear fall zone", along with the manufacturer's recommendations of such a zone must be attached to the engineering report submitted as part of the application.
E. May be placed in the side and rear yards, but shall not be placed closer to the street than the front of the principal structure.
(2) Roof or building mounted.
A. Shall be located on the rear half of the principal structure.
B. The rear half of the principal structure shall be determined by standards established in the Village of Russells Point Ordinances.
(c) Maximum Height:
(1) Ground mounted.
A. R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, B-2, B-3: 50 feet
B. M-1: 150 feet
(2) Roof or building mounted.
A. Maximum permitted height of the principal building, plus 15 feet.
(d) Location. Small wind energy projects shall not be located or co-located on existing and/or future public and private utility structures including but not limited to cell towers, radio antennae, television antennae.
(e) Design. Small wind energy projects shall be designed in a manner that makes them as visually unobtrusive as possible, while meeting safety requirements. Towers and poles shall be monopole in design. Turbines, towers and poles shall be black, white, off-white or unpainted metal, unless colors are required by federal regulations.
(f) Lighting. Small wind energy projects shall not be illuminated except if required by the Federal Aviation Administration, Ohio Department of Transportation or other applicable authorities. The Village Code Enforcement Officer may, however, approve lighting in other instances if it is determined that the proposed lighting will enhance the appearance of the small wind energy project and will not result in nuisances or hazards on nearby properties or streets. If lighting is required, a design that minimizes disturbances to nearby properties shall be utilized.
(g) Signs. No sign, other than a warning sign or installer, owner, participating landowner, or manufacturer identification sign, may be placed on any component of a small wind energy project.
(h) Signal Interference. The owner of a small wind energy project must take reasonable steps to prevent and eliminate any interference with the transmission and reception of electromagnetic communications, such as microwaves, radios, telephones, or television signals.
(i) Decibel Levels. Decibel levels shall not exceed those provided by the manufacturer.
(j) Wiring and Electrical Apparatuses. All wires and electrical apparatuses associated with the operation of a wind turbine unit shall be located underground, within the monopole or within the principal building and meet all applicable local, state and federal codes including the Logan County Building Regulations and the Residential Building Code of Ohio.
(k) Utility Interconnection: A small wind energy project that connects to the electric utility must comply with all pertinent provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. 16-1132. Passed 4-18-16.)